Real Music
Posted September 14, 2010
By bbehrens,
A solid album overall in the vein of previous Lincoln Brewster albums. It sounds more reminiscent of his earlier material. The guitar work is used as an accent almost to a fault. There are bright moments where Mr. Brewster's talent on the single coil really shines. In the context of the worshipful songs it can sound not quite right. Material from the "Live" album seems more at home with the shredding guitar riffs and playfulness not present on "Real Life".
These are modern worship songs, however, and I wish that Lincoln would trade in his relationship with "Hillsong" for something more akin to a rebel's attitude where the music is not so comfortable in a church setting. The choruses are easy to sing and I like the melodies but there is nothing that challenges me in this material.
The lyrics are Christian and all but I think that I will go listen to "Let the praises ring". It is still ringing in my ears despite just hearing "Real Life".
By the way "Amazing is a nice departure for Lincoln and fits his vocal style well.
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